Creating Stock Photos with Midjourney for Your Blog (Costing Only Pennies)

The Problem

Stock photo services (that used to be free) now charge for most quality images, which isn't ideal for those with no budget.

What We'll Achieve

Create high-quality stock photos using MidJourney for cheap instead of paying for a Unsplash membership.

Tools & Software Used

• MidJourney: An AI tool that generates hyper-real images based on text prompts.

Video Tutorial

Directions

1. Log into your MidJourney dashboard.
2. Enter a detailed prompt describing the photo you need. Example: "A group of friends running outdoors, people in their 30s, shot on film, in landscape mode."
3. Adjust the aspect ratio if necessary.
4. Run the prompt and wait for it to generate the images.
5. Review the generated images and tweak the prompt if needed for better results.
6. Download the chosen images for use.

Key Takeaways

• MidJourney can generate almost indistinguishable stock photos from real images.
• Detail in your prompts is crucial to get the best results.
• MidJourney offers more flexibility and is cost-effective compared to traditional stock photo services.
• With a Midjourney subscription, you are not limited to stock photos; you can generate illustrations, cartoons, product mockups—the possibilities are endless. It’s a no-brainer when considering whether to pay for a subscription.